writingonblog uncensored: Indigo ATR aircraft quality operating to Trichy de...

writingonblog uncensored: Indigo ATR aircraft quality operating to Trichy de...: CHENNAI: Industry Minister TRB Rajaa, who had a bitter experience while travelling at low cost carrier Indigo's ATR aircraft from Che...

Indigo ATR aircraft quality operating to Trichy deficient, says Industry minister Rajaa

CHENNAI:
Industry Minister TRB Rajaa, who had a bitter experience while travelling at low cost carrier Indigo's ATR aircraft from Chennai to Trichy, hit out at the airlines and termed the services provided by the airlines to passengers travelling to Trichy as defiecient under the Consumer protection Act.

Urging the Ministry of Civil Aviation to intervene and ensure safety, security and efficiency of low cost carriers, the minister in a social media post stated that.
"Each and every passenger on the 6E7028 today was sweating and suffocating because the air conditioning system was not working properly ! Add to this the turbulence of July weather, and these aircrafts will challenge the best roller coasters in the world."

"This should qualify as deficient service under the Consumer Protection Act ! Travel by a low-cost carrier does not mean that the passengers are to be treated with any less care, attention, respect or courtesy, or that there can be dilution in the minimum standards of safety, security or efficiency!," the minister stated.

"Several passengers were seen praying and holding on to their seats and many cursing the poor pilot, who actually pulled off a perfect landing even in this extremely turbulent weather," Rajaa said.

"Regular passengers like me have given up on the possibility of IndiGo ever giving Trichy some A320s, even though many of us including me have repeatedly requested the the Ministry of Civil Aviation  to step in and help. The monopoly IndiGo has over Trichy skies needs to be revisited too," the minister stated. "Trichy is probably the fastest-growing airport in India but the airline is simply not interested in improving passenger safety and experience and is focusing only on profits ! Wonder why making profits is more important than ensuring passengers have a safe, peaceful and enjoyable flight." he said.

He said the state government is pushing hard to make Trichy the next big destination for Industries and connectivity is key for Industrial growth, the minister added.

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writingonblog uncensored: Rs 285 crore rope car project linking Marina with ...: C Shivakumar @ CHENNAI: Chennai is likely to have an added tourist attraction. The city is likely to implement ropeway project for a dista...

Rs 285 crore rope car project linking Marina with Beasant Nagar likely to be implemented; Feasibility report after MCC

C Shivakumar @ CHENNAI:
Chennai is likely to have an added tourist attraction. The city is likely to implement ropeway project for a distance of 4.6km which would promote beach tourism.

National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML) will be preparing a detailed feasibility report for the implementation of Rs 285 crore ropeway project linking Marina Beach with Beasant Nagar after the phasing out of model code of conduct (MCC) for Lok Sabha Elections.

"We have got the in-principle clearance from the state government for the project which has also cleared the alignment," a NHLML official told TNIE. He said the detailed feasibility report could not be done due to the model code of conduct.

Once the detailed feasibility report is finalised we will call for bids for the project. It is learnt that the project would require CRZ clearance from Ministry of Environment and Forests. The official also said that the project would acquisition of few parcels of land, The official, however, refused to give a timeline stating that the implementation is likely to take time.

Interestingly, the project is considered to be one of the core projects to be implemented, according to Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Development Board. State government sources said that the ropeway project will provide urban decongestion and boost tourism from Marina Beach to Elliot's Beach with three stations.

It is learnt that Monocable Detachable Gondola Ropeway systems will be used with a cabin capacity of 10 persons and maximum capacity of 4500 passengers per hour per direction (PPHD). The project which is also being jointly implemented by Department of Highways andf minor Ports would be done through hybrid annuity mode and would take two years to finish providing all clearances are there and land being acquired for the project.

It is learnt that 60% of construction support will be provided by NHLML under the hybrid annuity mode for ropeways as compared to 40% support provided under national highways to attract more private players for the development of ropeways. The concession period is for 20 years.

 

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writingonblog uncensored: TN formulating mechanism to provide chopper servic...: C Shivakumar @ CHENNAI: Availing Helicopter services to far flung areas of Tamil Nadu could soon be a reality as the state government is w...

TN formulating mechanism to provide chopper services across the state

C Shivakumar @ CHENNAI:
Availing Helicopter services to far flung areas of Tamil Nadu could soon be a reality as the state government is working out a mechanism and planning to come out with a Government Order soon to enable the use of helicopters for travel between cities and towns within Tamil Nadu, according to Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation managing director Sandeep Nanduri
 
He said the state government is working out a mechanism which will leverage the National Civil Aviation Policy and the Helicopter Policy of the Government of India, enabling helicopter operators to utilize around 80 unused helipads across the state to provide intercity and town connectivity. TIDCO is the nodal agency for facilitating regional air connectivity,

"We are formulating our own mechanism which will suit the state based on the Union government guidelines. This will standardise various services be it booking and maintenance of the heliports," said Nanduri.

The proposed intra-state air connectivity using helicopters (and small airplanes) would not just benefit the airline operators, but would also benefit the original equipment manufacturers and hence boost the local manufacturing industry. This will not only let the ‘common man’ fly at affordable prices but will also boost the regional economy and lead to job creation, he said.

Project director of Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation B Krishnamoorthy said the scheme would be implemented in phases. It will help in providing emergency medical services, maintenance of law and order, recreational tourism, medical tourism and harvested organ transportation, religious tourism, Business travel, aero-sports and joyrides and  ground support service sector at the locations.

The mechanism would build upon Heli Disha, an administrative guidance manual for helicopter operations, and Heli Sewa, a portal for providing online landing clearance for helicopter operations.  This would involve collaboration between government agencies, helipad operators, and helicopter operators to provide reliable and efficient intra-state connectivity.

Krishnamoorthy said that discussions were held with stakeholders to understand their key concerns.These include multiple ownership of the existing helipads in the state hence making the co-ordination activity difficult. For example, Trichy City four helipads and each one of them is controlled by AAI, Tamil Nadu Special Police and Bharathidasan University and BHEL, sources said.

It is learnt  TIDCO will identify existing helipads/heliport owned by the state government agencies and also identify new locations which have no helipads but have a high traffic potential and establish helipads/heliport on government land through the local administration or in collaboration with other government agencies.

Krishnamoorthy said that TIDCO would in collaboration with the helipad owner and the district administration establish the minimum standards for each helipad for which it would identify helipad custodians. For example – security fence, approach cone clearance, passenger facilities, availability of electricity and water etc.

Fast EV charging station launched in Chennai

CHENNAI:
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) launched its first 180 kW DC fast public electric-powered vehicles (EV) charging station in Chennai comprising of 150 kW & 30 kW connectors. This will allow vehicles to be charged in the least amount of time. Though charging time of vehicles depend on various factors such as battery capacity, fast charger compatibility, percentage of battery that needs to be charged, etc. and other factors like battery management systems depending on Make and Model of vehicle, a Hyundai spokesperson said that Hyundai’s flagship model, IONIQ 5, can be charged from 10% to 80% in 21 minutes using this charger. The charging station has been strategically installed in the  at the Spencer Plaza Mall, Anna Salai, a release stated.